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By:
Stephen O'Connor
November 2nd, 2012
If you have issues with your feet or your ankles then you should see a podiatrist. Feet are a complex part of the body and require more maintenance than most people realize. Your feet and ankles undergo constant impact from running and walking, which could create major problems. It is important for doctors to have updated health records, allowing them to effectively care for any injuries or existing problems you experience. Electronic health records software is an effective method of recording patients information and making sure they receive the best care.
Learn why patient engagement is a necessity and how you can master it within your practice.
By:
Stephen O'Connor
October 29th, 2012
Of all the functions in health facilities, patient care should be the main mission around which everything else revolves. Physicians and medical practice managers who recognize this continuously adopt measures to put patient care at the heart of their practices, and it pays. It is widely recognized that integration of medical practice management software can enhance patient care and improve outcomes. While the price of purchasing and implementing technology in a medical practice can be significant, the benefits outweigh the costs. With better-organized patient records, bookings, treatment processes, and improved efficiency in billing, errors are reduced and profitability is enhanced.
Electronic Health Records | neurology
By:
Stephen O'Connor
October 22nd, 2012
One of the challenges by neurologists who want to implement the use of electronic health records (EHR) is find an application designed especially to fit the workflow and needs of a neurology practice. Since neurology is a medical specialty area that relies heavily on the use of a variety of medical imaging techniques, the EHR software a neurology practice uses must be able to handle storing these images. The EHR software should follow Digital Image Communication in Medicine (DICOM) standard for handling, transmitting, printing, and storing medical records.